SSMMF (Samsung Life Insurance Co) Forward PE Ratio: 8.58 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


What is Samsung Life Insurance Co Forward PE Ratio?

Samsung Life Insurance Co SSMMF 61 Forward PE Ratio is 8.58 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates SSMMF with a GF Score™ of 61/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Insurance companies, Samsung Life Insurance Co ranks worse than 90.55% on this metric.

Samsung Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio for today is 8.58.

Samsung Life Insurance Co's PE Ratio without NRI for today is 27.13.

Samsung Life Insurance Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 27.05.


Samsung Life Insurance Co  (OTCPK:SSMMF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation

The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.

Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .


Samsung Life Insurance Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms


Samsung Life Insurance Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samsung Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:

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SSMMF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Samsung Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Samsung Life Insurance Co Forward PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Samsung Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Samsung Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.



Samsung Life Insurance Co Forward PE Ratio Calculation

It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Forward PE Ratio →
What does a Forward PE Ratio of 8.58 mean?
Samsung Life Insurance Co (SSMMF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.58 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Samsung Life Insurance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung Life Insurance Co ranks #249 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 90.5%.
Is Samsung Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Samsung Life Insurance Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.58. The Insurance industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.91. Samsung Life Insurance Co's value of 8.58 is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung Life Insurance Co ranks #249 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Samsung Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Samsung Life Insurance Co ranks #249 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Samsung Life Insurance Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.91. Samsung Life Insurance Co's value of 8.58 is 28% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Insurance companies is 11.91, based on 275 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Samsung Life Insurance Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.58 is 28% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Samsung Life Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung Life Insurance Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung Life Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Samsung Life Insurance Co (SSMMF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 8.58. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.58 and 28% below the Insurance industry median of 11.91. Samsung Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Samsung Life Insurance Co (SSMMF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.58 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Samsung Life Insurance Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 032830:Korea
Address 11 Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, KOR, 06620
Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd is engaged in the life insurance business. It provides a broad mix of insurance, savings and financial services. Its offerings include life, health and pension insurance, along with property-related coverage. It also extends credit and mortgage loans, retirement products, trust services and investment management solutions. These services support customers in protecting their finances and planning for long-term growth across life, health, assets and retirement needs.